January 26, 2017 The Essex Reporter

Reporter THE ESSEX

January 26, 2017

Vol. 37, no. 4

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

By COLIN FLANDERS

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By MICHAELA HALNON

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Essex residents among millions at Women’s Marches t the Amtrak station in Essex Jct. last Friday morning, a smattering of pink knit hats previewed the sea of color that would soon wash over the nation’s capital for the widely attended Women’s March.

Jane Dwinell, a Burlington resident and minister, kept busy as she waited for the D.C.-bound train to arrive. Surrounded by luggage and a massive ball of brightly colored yarn, she made the first stiches on her 15th “pussyhat.”

An avid knitter, Dwinell said she first heard about the project on Facebook. Featuring two pointed ears, the pattern makes a play on the word “pussycat,” while offering a not-so-subtle critique of the vulgar comments made by President Donald Trump on a tape leaked during the campaign season.

By Friday, Dwinell had the craft down to a science, churning out a hat per day. She gave hats to every friend who wanted one, she said, and thought she’d give the current work-in-progress to a hatless fellow marcher on the train.

“I’ve been going to protests and marches in D.C. since the ’60s. I’m not about to stop now,” said Dwinell, metal knitting needles clicking together. “It’s very important to me to show up.”

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eaders from nine Chittenden County towns, including Essex, are meeting next week to learn what it may take to consolidate dispatching services.

The report, curated by a California consulting firm, will recommend staffing, technology, equipment, facilities, human resources and finances necessary to create a regionalized dispatch center.

“This is not at all a new issue,” said Charlie Baker, executive director of the Chittenden County Regional Planning

Commission, which has spearheaded the efforts.

As proof, Baker referenced a 1967 newspaper article about the Colchester Police Department that mentions regionalized dispatching, but he said previous efforts have fallen short due to either a lack of interest or funding.

Municipalities across the county believe regionalizing services would increase efficiencies and potentially save money down the road, he added.

What it would take to do so is still up in the air, however.

Here in Essex, police Chief Brad LaRose See DISPATCH, page 11

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS L to R: Selectman Mike Plageman, joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel and finacne director Doug Fisher listen during the public hearing of the selectboard's budget.

Top: courtesy photo/Above: Photo by MICHAELA HALNON Top, Essex residents L to R: Maggie Titus, Saramichelle Stultz, Erin Kennedy Knox, Gracie Engel Peirce and Stephanie Teleen rally at the Women's March in D.C. Above, Vermonters gather at the State House last Saturday for the Women's March on Montpelier.

By COLIN FLANDERS The Essex Selectboard unanimously approved a $13.7 million budget Monday, representing about a 4 percent increase over the current fiscal year.

To meet its budget, the town needs to raise $534,000 more in fiscal year 2018 through property taxes, a 3.15 percent increase. The selectboard also allocated $125,000 in fund balance to offset some of the tax impact.

Based on an estimated 1.25 percent growth

EPD's Hollwedel retires

By COLIN FLANDERS After Essex police Lt. Robin Hollwedel pulled over Scott Slocum for an expired inspection sticker, the Essex Alliance Church pastor went home and told his wife he’d just met the most professional police officer ever.

Coming from Slocum, that was saying something: He previously served as police chaplain for the U.S. Marshals in Detroit. So when he saw the Essex officer See EPD, page 3

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Right, Lt. Robin Hollwedel laughs during his retirement ceremony at the Essex Alliance Church last Friday.

INSIDE:

Town budget up nearly 4 percent

in the grand list, the proposed budget will increase taxes on the owner of a $280,000 house by about $43, according to finance director Doug Fisher.

Salary and benefits are up a combined $379,000, representing just over 72 percent of the overall general fund increase, he said.

Other major increases include $64,000 for the village highway and streets department and nearly $62,000 in insurance costs. There’s also $20,000 more allotted for See BUDGET, page 11

CTE student earns Presidential Scholar nomination

By TOM MARBLE

Check out our annual bridal section on page 14.

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or a couple minutes, Matt Mossey’s instructors at the Center for Technology, Essex let the suspense build.

They were just informed that Mossey, a graduating senior in the design and creative media program, was selected as one of 25 Presidential Scholar nominees in Vermont.

Now, it was their turn to break the news to Mossey.

See CTE, page 16

Photo by TOM MARBLE CTE senior Matt Mossey was recently recognized as one of 25 Vermont Presidential Scholar nominees.

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Photos by MICHAELA HALNON

Above, two young marchers showcase their rally sign. Saturday's March on Montpelier attracted marchers of all ages. Above right, a three-generation family pose for a picture at the Essex Jct. Amtrack station last week before getting on a train to Washington D.C. Right, a young girl gets pink whiskers painted on her face during the march. The youngster also sports a "pussyhat," which a multitude of other marchers also wore. The hats are part of a nationwide project.

At the train station last week, a marcher continued to knit hats to bring to D.C. and give to other attendees.

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Meyer of Essex, who hadn’t protested in D.C. since the Mayday Protest of 1971, agreed.

“The disconnect between Americans and their government is a perpetual problem,” Meyer wrote in an email. “Although I can't fix it, I'll put my body where my beliefs are and march!”

Across the station, Essex resident Alexis Dubief was impressed with her elders’ protesting résumés.

She and her travel companion, Alana Torraca of St. Albans, were marching novices and unsure what to expect in Washington the next morning.

Dubief said she was “truly appalled” by the direction the country was taking and knew the eyes

of the nation would be on D.C. during the protests.

With Amtrak ticket prices rapidly climbing, she and Torraca decided to jump on board.

“I’m privileged enough to be able to go,” Dubief said, noting she always tells her young children to speak up if they don’t like what’s happening. “I’m a hypocrite if I don’t do that.”

Dubief and Torraca said they had no plans to watch the inauguration while aboard the train.

“I’d rather knit,” Dwinell quipped from across the room.

That afternoon in her Essex Jct. home, Maura Collins helped her three children prepare for the “sister” Women’s March in Montpelier.

Her youngest, 5-yearold Fiona Versluys, carefully traced “protect my future” onto a cardboard

slab, tiny fingers gripped tightly around a black permanent marker. She beamed as sister Capella, age 11, and brother Beckett, age 8, complimented her sign.

Sprawled across the hardwood floors, the trio all sported their own pink pussyhats. Capella had collected them from a knitting neighbor just minutes prior.

“I’m a piggy!” Fiona declared, yanking on the knitted ears. Collins smiled, saying she and her husband have tried to explain why they’re protesting a Trump presidency in a G-rated manner.

“It’s important for them to know what some of our fears are,” Collins said. “I believe [the government] only works if people are fully engaged in it. I really would like them to grow up knowing that they have power in

their government.”

In Friday’s evening hours, attendance for the Montpelier march was projected around 4,000.

By Saturday morning, it became clear that number vastly underestimated turnout.

Montpelier police estimate 15,000 folks descended on the city, shutting down two interstate exits as the region filled to – and beyond – capacity. School buses shuttled marchers to and from Montpelier High School, struggling to navigate through the crowds.

“It’s like herding cats,” a volunteer commented, the pun seemingly unintentional.

At the State House, participants heard rousing speeches from Madeleine Kunin, Vermont’s first and only female governor; Meagan Gallagher, president of the Vermont Planned Parenthood Action Fund; and Ebony Nyoni, founder and direc-

tor of Black Lives Matter Vermont, among others.

But the biggest cheers of the day came when Sen. Bernie Sanders stepped up to the podium, making a surprise appearance.

“You will not divide us up by gender, by race or by who we love,” the former presidential candidate said, speaking directly to Trump. “In fact, your bigotry and your ugliness are going to bring us together.”

Staci Grove, an Essex woman who marched in Vermont as a volunteer photographer, said she was there to fight for something, not against it.

“This was the largest march I’ve ever attended,” Grove said in an email. “It was just a thing of power to see that many people come together.”

Saramichelle Stultz and Patty LaRose-Kent, both Essex residents who attended the Montpelier event, echoed Grove’s motivations.

“My voice at the march counted and it will continue to count as I hope to change things so this doesn't happen again,” Stultz said.

“I cannot just sit by and watch the U.S. go back to the 1950s,” LaRoseKent added in an email.

“I want my daughter, my nieces and grand-nieces to have more opportunities than I had growing up.”

Men, women and children of all ages mingled throughout the day, often stopping to take photos of clever posters they particularly admired.

One young girl held up her sign proudly each time a passerby requested a photo: “They thought they could bury us,” it read. “They didn’t know we were seeds.”

“Soak up every minute of this,” a family member whispered to her. “Someday you can tell your children you marched for women.”

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from page 1 again at the movies that week, it was decided: He was going to say thank you.

“You can’t thank someone who pulled you over!” Slocum’s wife said, but it was too late.

Twenty-five years later, Slocum fondly recalled the first meeting before a crowd of over 50 people at the Essex Alliance Church celebrating Hollwedel’s retirement after 38 years of service.

“He is such an incredible model to what professionalism looks like,” Slocum said. “Be tough when you've got to be tough, be assertive when you've got to be assertive, but for the typical person in the community you're stopping or have to deal with, be real.

“He's a guy who knew to take his job seriously but never himself too seriously,” Slocum added.

Hollwedel, a Connecticut native, served in the Army before starting his law enforcement career with the Winooski Police Department in 1978. He then joined the Essex Jct. Police Department in 1980, which became the town-wide department later that year.

Hollwedel went on to serve as shift supervisor and firearms instructor, where one of his students was Essex Cpt. George Murtie.

“I didn’t know what I was getting into with law enforcement, and he just made me feel right at home,” said Murtie, who joined EPD in 1984.

He learned many of his police skills from Hollwedel, he added, like the importance of treating people with respect while also knowing when to be firm.

Their bond would extend beyond work to include a number of hiking excursions, small steps – often in snowshoes — toward a friendship that would span decades.

“He made the community and the world a better place,” Murtie said.

Hollwedel also improved the department, said Chief Brad LaRose, who started with Essex around the same time as Hollwedel. LaRose noted his former lieutenant’s renowned sense of humor, which fostered a relaxed environment.

“We have some shoes to fill,” LaRose said.

“I don't know if there will be another Rob Hollwedel.”

Hollwedel sat on the stage throughout most of the ceremony last Friday, receiving numerous plaques and awards from both the Essex Police Employees Association and Vermont’s larger policing community, including the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department and Col-

Photos by COLIN FLANDERS Above, Essex and Colchester police officers look on during Lt. Robin Hollwedel's retirement ceremony last Friday. Right, Colchester Lt. Jeff Barton presents Hollwedel with a plaque on behalf of the Colchester Police Department

chester Police. He also endured a number of jokes at his own expense, which he met with fits of laughter.

Reached Monday, Hollwedel said it was great to reminisce with his policing peers, many of whom he hadn’t seen in years. He also looked back on what he called the greatest job ever.

“Ninety-nine percent of the time, you really are helping people,” he said of police work, adding there’s something new every day.

Still, Hollwedel’s looking forward to starting the next chapter of his life in Minnesota, where his wife, Deb, has family. He plans to fill his time fishing and chasing around grandchildren, admitting he isn’t as nimble as he once was.

Hollwedel’s colleagues say they hope he still finds time to visit. Luckily, the feeling seems mutual.

“I’ve had over 30 years to forge some of the best friendships and relationships I’ve had in my entire life,” Hollwedel said.

n CRIME

police: essex man ticketed after crash

By COLIN FLANDERS

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n Essex man was hospitalized after police say he drove into oncoming traffic on Route 15 in Underhill in the area of Gert’s Knob Road on January 9, a news release said.

Police say Nicholas

Coons, 25, was traveling west on Route 15 before he entered the wrong lane and collided with a Dodge truck driven by 30-yearold Frederick Goodrich of Bristol.

Goodrich wasn’t injured, but his truck suffered major front end damage, police said. Coons

suffered non-incapacitating injuries.

George Potter, 59, of Cambridge drove off the road in an attempt to avoid the crash. His vehicle suffered minor damage, police said.

Police issued Coons a ticket after the incident.

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opinion LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Board should consider another charter change I write to comment on the issue of municipal charter change raised at the selectboard budget working session on Monday, Jan. 16. There is not one, but two charter changes which officials should be discussing. The prior charter change proposal already on the table would allow a merger of the village and town planning commissions.

In early 2015, the selectboard and village trustees agreed to pursue a study process that would result in a planning commission merger recommendation.

The process involved convening a Thoughtful Growth In Action group consisting of two paid facilitators, 24 residents from the town and village and town and village community development staff. From July 2015 through January 2016, I joined other group members as we went through 20-plus hours of meetings and put in dozens of homework hours studying draft reports and planning documents.

In January 2016, facilitators presented the final recommended plan at a public meeting. At that time, the town and village lawyers reviewed the plan and stated that the merger would require a charter change in the village and possibly in the town as well. This past spring additional presentations on the recommended plan were made to the trustees and the selectboard.

Any decision about a planning commission charter change vote came to a halt last July because

of the park and recs department proposal. For six months, the selectboard and trustees have left this charter change on the table.

As a TGIA study group member, I attended the Monday selectboard meeting to ask what was being done to get the planning commission charter change ready for a vote. Since Essex has this previous charter change request hanging out there, it seems to me public officials should not be warning a meeting for a different charter change proposal unless they warn for both changes and put both on the ballot at the same time.

An April vote will not give time for residents to vet reasons pro and con for either change. The other voting option, mentioned by municipal manager Pat Scheidel as quite possible, is a special election to be held in the fall. That would give time for public presentations and voter input to both proposals.

The purpose of a merger of planning commissions is to save the taxpayers money on municipal costs and to streamline processes for developers. I would think both of these things are very important to voters. Delaying a vote on the planning commission charter change has only negated the dedicated efforts of two-dozen Essex residents as well as the thousands of taxpayer dollars spent on the TGIA process itself. It’s time to put the charter change for merging planning commissions on a ballot.

Paula DeMichele Essex Jct.

We’ve already voted no on merging A question: Is not consolidation the same as merger? Merging the town and village has been voted down twice. Yet we see merger of town and village on a regular basis. Backdoor merger/deceit. Oh, and by the way, selectman/trustees: No more sneaky votes. Special votes are usually set at such a time that it is convenient for the pro voters and in hopes that those opposed will forget. Some might call that clever. I call it subterfuge.

Incidentally, I hope the town clerk was not too badly bruised when she was thrown under the bus for taking full responsibility for setting the date for the special tax district vote. The village is fast becoming a welfare community supported by the taxpayers of the town outside the village.

Sincerely, William F. Bailey Jr. Essex Jct.

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If you read the Jan. 19 issue of The Essex Reporter, you may have assumed that the incumbent selectboard members were running unopposed. Not so.

For voters seeking an alternative to the leadership that tried selling you the recent and costly recreation special tax district proposal, please be aware that Mona Sheppard is also on the ballot this March.

Mona, an Essex resident, is currently the finance director/HR manager for the town of Underhill, with seven years experience in that position. Her previous 30

years of employment include positions of senior account manager, market controller, financial analyst, small business owner and HR manager. Her financial acumen will be a boon for the Essex Town Selectboard.

Mona’s name may sound familiar to you. She authored many cogent contributions to Front Porch Forum in recent months.

I am so pleased with her candidacy that I enthusiastically encourage you to vote for Mona Sheppard for Selectboard in March. She has my vote.

Carl L. Potter Jr. Essex Jct.

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By REP. DYLAN GIAMBATISTA The general assembly has entered the fourth week of the 2017 legislative session. A lot has transpired since the session was called to order on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Gov. Phil Scott was inaugurated, and new legislative leaders were elected to lead the House and Senate. The pace will quicken this week when the governor presents his first budget proposal for legislative review.

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mittees. The committee room is where much of the legislature's work goes on. Hearings are held, testimony is collected and the voices of Vermonters are heard.

There are 14 standing House committees that span policy areas from agriculture to technology. I was assigned to the 11-member Education Committee. Providing a quality education to residents is critically important to our community and to the future of our state and country. I am enthusiastic for this important assignment.

In committee, we've heard updates about early education, K-12 schools, career and technical centers and postsecondary

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education opportunities. There are many programs that are achieving impressive results. As a one-time high school dropout who obtained a GED and went on to Community College of Vermont and Johnson State College, I feel a strong obligation to make sure that our education policies meet the goal of helping Vermonters achieve personal and professional success.

I intend to branch out beyond committee to learn about Vermonters' experiences with our education systems. To that end, I have been in touch with local educators, administrators and school officials. I welcome feedback from neighbors

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-- if you have ideas or thoughts about Vermont's education systems, please get in touch. I can always be reached at 734-8841 or at dylan@vtdylan.com.

Another great way to reach me and fellow Rep. Lori Houghton is to attend one of our monthly Community Conversation meetings. The next meeting will be held at the Essex Area Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20. We hold these monthly forums for anyone who would like to attend, listen or contribute. Stop in and let us know what issues are important to you.

Finally, for those who desire alternative ways to learn

about the folks who work in and around Vermont's legislative process, you can find a weekly audio broadcast on my website, www.vtdylan.com. The broadcast – otherwise known as a podcast – is called "Vermont Chats."

I launched Vermont Chats as a way to share background about some of the elected officials, reporters and Vermonters who work at the State House. You can download weekly episodes using iTunes.

It is an honor to serve our community. I look forward to seeing you soon.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New round of zoning and subdivision amendments ready for public hearing In early November 2016, the Essex Planning Commission completed work on its latest round of zoning and subdivision bylaw amendments and forwarded them to the selectboard. The selectboard held a work session on them in early December 2016 and will hold a public hearing on them, as required by state law, on February 6.

Why do we amend zoning and subdivision bylaws?

An important reason for bylaw amendments is to implement the town plan. Town plans are aspirational and visionary; bylaws are implementation and action-oriented. With this round, the town will have amended its zoning and subdivision bylaws six times in the past 10 years.

The town plan, for example, recommends that

we develop a scenic resource protection district.

This is a regulatory tool.

The current round of zoning bylaws propose a new Scenic Resource Protection Overlay District and accompanying map. This district provides standards for new development on 15 scenic Essex roads including where buildings can be located, how buildings are designed, parking, landscaping, signage and lighting.

Another reason we amend zoning and subdivision bylaws is because the state legislature enacts laws that affect local bylaws. In the current round of regulations we added a definition for the term “forestry operation” to be compliant with state law.

Another important reason to amend bylaws is because Essex residents come to us with suggestions for new or revised language. At several residents’ request, the current round of amendments includes a new section

allowing people to keep chickens in their backyards.

Community development staff and the planning commission, in the process of implementing the bylaws, may find areas that need technical correction or more substantive revision. For example, in the current round of amendments we revised the planned unit development chapter to make it more effective and easier to administer. The Essex Community Development Department keeps a running list of needed bylaw amendments and usually tackles them in reasonable chunks.

Occasionally, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a decision which affects local bylaws. Accordingly, we substantially revised the signage section in the zoning bylaws to reflect that we cannot regulate signage content.

Finally, zoning and subdivision bylaw amendments may trickle up to us from planning studies.

The need for a mechanism to protect the scenic roadside views was first identified in 2008’s “Essex Open Space Plan” and then again in 2011’s “Views to the Mountain: A Scenic Protection Manual.”

How you can participate The proposed zoning and subdivision bylaw amendments can be found on the town’s website, www.essex.org. Hard copies are located at the Essex municipal offices, the Essex Free Library and the Brownell Library. The Feb. 6 selectboard public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex municipal offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.

Dana Hanley Community development director Town of Essex

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ebruary is going to be a “feel good” month in the Essex community. The Essex Area Senior Center is launching its first ever “Spread the Love” campaign, and we’re hoping everyone in the town, village and surrounding boroughs will jump on board.

We know February is associated with love, romance, hearts and Cupid in honor of Valentine’s Day. We’d like to focus not on romantic love (which can be wonderful, of course!), but on the love and warmth of a kind heart.

We’d like to challenge each person to recognize those who, by some small act of kindness, made your day a little brighter. Maybe the teller at the bank greeted you with a smile and engaged in personable conversation with you. Perhaps a delivery truck gave you the go-ahead to pull onto the highway at a busy time of day. How about that young person working at the grocery store who smiled and offered to help you out with your groceries, or simply took

the time to speak with you? Or that respite volunteer who gave you a warm hug and was so attentive to your family’s needs.

Every day there are everyday folks who say or do something to brighten another’s day. It doesn’t have to be something monumental, just considerate and kind. The coordinator of the senior center, along with some members, would like to help you recognize those folks. Here’s how: Be sure to notice or ask for the person’s name who extended a kindness to you. When you get home, jot down a little note to that person’s boss, manager, parent, etc. stating what he or she did that brightened your day, and say a simple, “Thank you.” We have paper and envelopes printed with “Spread the Love,” and we will help you to find the address of the manager/ boss if need be and will even mail your letter if you’d like. We’re hopeful that this will have a ripple effect, with more and more people noticing kindness and penning a note of thanks.

These days, when the news has

been filled with so much negativity and hurt, let’s all do our part to remember those who put a smile on our face or warmed our hearts in some way. Spread the love, my friends, and have a happy February! *Note to Senior Van riders: The center will be closed February 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day. Please call on Friday, Feb. 17 for rides needed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 19-21.

Reminder: The Champlain Valley Quilt Guild’s “Challenge Quilts” will be on display during February and March. Everyone is welcome to attend a reception on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 2-4 p.m. in honor of the display.

Essex Area Senior Center is located at 2 Lincoln St. at the Five Corners in Essex Jct., and is a department of the Village of Essex Jct. For more information, please call Lou Ann Pioli at 876-5087, or visit our webpage at www.essexvtseniors. org. Many of our weekly events can also be found on the calendar page of The Essex Reporter.

Max Levy for selectboard Max Levy is the chairman of the Essex Selectboard.

He is up for re-election on March 7, and I stand fully and completely behind Max. Max is honest, reliable and always on task. Max will listen to all sides of any argument, keep all sides in conversation and always ensure the people of Essex are being respected, heard and that the selectboard is working on behalf of all.

I am grateful that Max will retain his seat as chairman when we vote him in again on March 7. Please know that you can submit an early ballot at the town clerk's office starting February 15 and through March 6. Or you can hand your ballot directly at the polls on March 7.

Max Levy, thank you for your integrity, your service and your kindness in leadership for Essex.

Thoughtfully and gratefully, Annie Cooper Essex Jct.

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CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 61 Main St., Essex Jct., 878-8341. James Gangwer, pastor. Sunday School: 10 a.m., Worship Service: 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship: 7 p.m., Wednesday evening youth groups, Adult Bible study and prayer: 7 p.m.; FundamentalIndependent.

CITYREACH CHURCH - 159 Pearl St., Essex Jct. Behind Subway, on the back side of the building. Pastor Brent Collins. Sunday worship service: 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

A casual, family-focused and friendly Christian Church with practical teaching, great music, a safe kids program (Nursery-5th grade) and an exciting and empowering church experience, www.essexjunction.cityreachnetwork. org; bcollins@cityreachnetwork.org; facebook: CityReach Church - Essex Junction.

CHRIST MEMORIAL CHURCH - Route 2A, Williston, just north of Industrial Ave. 878-7107. Wes Pastor, senior minister, proclaiming Christ and Him crucified, Sundays: 9:30 a.m., www.cmcvermont.org.

DAYBREAk COMMUnITY CHURCH - 67 Creek Farm Plaza, Colchester. 338-9118. Brent Devenney, lead pastor. Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., AWANA: Thursdays twice a month, www.daybreakvermont.org; brentdaybreak@gmail.com ESSEX ALLIAnCE CHURCH - 37 Old Stage Road, Essex Jct. 878-8213. Sunday services: 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., www.essexalliance.org.

ESSEX CEnTER UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 119 Center Rd (Route 15), Essex. 878-8304. Rev. Mitchell Hay, pastor. Service 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School and childcare provided. We offer a variety of small groups for prayer, Bible study, hands-on ministry, and studying contemporary faith issues. Please join us for worship that combines the best of traditional and contemporary music and spirituality. We are a safe and welcoming space for all people to celebrate, worship, ask questions and plant spiritual roots.

FIRST COngREgATIOnAL CHURCH OF ESSEX JUnCTIOn - 1 Church Street, Essex Jct. 878-5745. Rev. Mark Mendes, senior pastor. Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Communion: first Sunday of every month. Sunday School: 5th/6th Grade - 1st Sunday of the month, Jr. & Sr. high youth groups - every Sunday.

Heavenly Food Pantry: fourth Thursday of the month, 2-6 p.m. except for Nov. & Dec. when it is the third Thursday. Essex Eats Out community dinner: 1st Friday of the month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Music includes Sanctuary Choir, Praise Band, Junior Choir, Cherub Choir, Handbell Choir, Men’s Acapella & Ladies’ Acapella groups.

UCC, an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, because we are all created by a loving God. www.fccej.org; welcome@fccej.org gRACE UnITED METHODIST CHURCH - 130 Maple Street, Essex Jct., 1 mile south of the Five Corners on Maple Street / Route 117. 878-8071. Worship Sundays: 9:30 a.m., with concurrent church school pre-K to high school. Handicapped-accessible facility. Adult study group Sundays: 11:00 a.m; adult choir, praise band, women’s fellowship, missionally active. Korean U.M.C. worship Sundays: 12:30 p.m., come explore what God might be offering you!

HOLY FAMILY - ST. LAwREnCE PARISH - St. Lawrence: 158 West St., Essex Jct. 878.5331. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m. Holy Family: 36 Lincoln St., Essex Jct., Sundays: 11 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.hfslvt.org.

MT. MAnSFIELD UnITARIAn UnIVERSALIST FELLOwSHIP - 195 Vermont Route 15, Jericho, the red barn across from Packard Road. 899-2558. Services are held 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from September through June. Visit www.mmuuf. org.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 4 St. James Place, Essex Jct., off Rt. 2A at the Fairgrounds Gate F. 8784014. Rev. Kim Hardy. Holy Eucharist: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Adult study: 9:15 a.m. Visit www.stjamesvt.org; stjamesvtoffice@yahoo.com.

ST. PIUS X CHURCH - 20 Jericho Road, Essex.

878-5997. Rev. Charles Ranges, pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. & Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Confessions: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. or please call 878-5331 for an appointment.

photo courtesy of phoenix Books

Above, visitors made broomsticks at last year's Harry Potter Night at Phoenix Books in Essex. This year, on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m., young wizards, witches and muggles will again be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings and quizzes. Free and open to all ages. See listing for more information.

26 ThurSdaY jazzerciSe liTe

11 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Center, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. Come join the newest exercise program at EASC! For all levels of fitness, Jazzercise Lite combines dance, yoga, pilates and strength training for an hour of laughter and health. For ages 50+.

Call 876-5087 for more information.

read To archie

3:15 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Archie loves to listen to kids read and is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Archie’s owner is Christine Packard, chairwoman of Brownell Library Trustees. For all ages.

children'S STorY Time 6 p.m., Rocky's Pizza, 39 Park St., Essex Jct. Mother Goose stories and Aesop's Fables.

auThor appearance: "The Bear and The nighTingale"

6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books Burlington, 191 Bank St., Burlington.

Escape to a version of medieval Russia where history and myth coexist.

Novelist Katherine Arden visits to give a talk on her first novel. Tickets are $3 per person and include a coupon for $5 off the featured book.

For more information, visit www.phoenixbooks. biz or call 448-3350.

adulT evening STorYTime

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Join us as we discuss "Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Book Store" by Robin Sloan.

27 fridaY SongS and STorieS wiTh maTThew

10 - 10:45 a.m., Brownell Library. Matthew Witten performs songs about our world

and tells adventurous tales. Funded by the Brownell Library Foundation. For all ages.

mah jongg

10 a.m. - noon, Essex Area Senior Center, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln St., Essex Jct. (See Friday, Jan. 20.)

muSical STorYTime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock out and read on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments.

For all ages.

vinTage movie maTinee

Noon, Bayside Activity Center, 2 West Lakeshore Dr., Colchester.

Bring your lunch at noon to meet others, or justm come for the movie at 1 p.m. Beverages and popcorn provided. This week's movie is viewers' choice.

afTernoon foreign film

2 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by the Vermont Italian Club.

maggie’S fiBer fridaY for adulTS

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Maggie Loftus, veteran knitter, will be settled in front of the fireplace in the Main Reading Room.

She invites adult knitters and crocheters to join her with their projects and engage in conversation. Bring patterns to share if you’d like. For more information, email Maggie at 6maggie2@ myfairpoint.net.

dungeonS and dragonS

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library.

Embark upon imaginary adventures. Our Dungeon Master, Owen, serves as the game’s referee and storyteller.

For grades 6 and up.

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STorYTime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs every Saturday morning.

whole Book approach

11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Calling all kids! Join us for our weekly "Whole Book Approach" story time. The approach explores the ways that words, pictures and book design work together to tell a complete story. The adult leads the children through the book rather than reading the book at/to them.

We’ll hold story time just about every week.

Want to double check on a particular date?

Call us at 872-7111.

Time ouT for Tea

2 - 3:30 p.m., Milton Public Library, 39 Bombardier Rd., Milton.

Chase away the winter blues! Join us for a lovely tea with delicious scones and a make-andtakeaway craft. We will also raffle off a beautiful painting donated

by Milton artist Mary Ann Duffy Godin. Call 893-4644 to sign up.

midwinTer evening of pancelTic muSic & dance

7 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Route 15, Jericho. Irish, Scottish, Quebecois and Appalachian tunes performed by a long list of recognized musicians.

Also features the Scottish dancers from the Heather Morris School of Dance. Tickets at the door are $12 for adults, $10 for kids age 13-18 and free for kids 12 and under.

Call 878-3840 for more information.

29 SundaY pick-up BaSkeTBall

5 - 7 p.m., Milton High School gym, 17 Rebecca Lander Dr., Milton. Fun, exercise

and friendly competition in one place. Play is recreational with a 5 v.

5 pick-up game format.

Players (both men and women) must be out of high school and ages 18 and over. $15/person/ eight-week session.

iTalian BuffeT dinner

5 - 7 p.m., St. Thomas Church, Underhill Center. The buffet will include cheese tortellini with pesto, penne with alfredo, spaghetti with garlic sauce, stuffed shells, homemade meatballs and more, all featuring Lucy and Gloria’s famous pasta sauce! There will also be a salad bar and dessert to top it all off.

The dinner will benefit the St. Thomas Painting and Renovation Fund.

All are welcome, and cost is by donation. For more information, call 899-4632 or visit www. stthomasvt.com.

30 mondaY SpaniSh muSical kidS

10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Brownell Library. Join Constancia Gomez, an experienced Spanish teacher, for this interactive Spanish musical class for kids. This class will have activities to keep little ones and parents moving.

STorYTime

10:30 -11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Enjoy books, songs and crafts each week! For all ages.

Tech help wiTh clif

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help. Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways.

Reservation required.

Please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

lego cluB

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Build awesome creations using our collection of Legos!

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Our kids cross-country ski clinics have started in Williston!

Wednesdays 4:15 & Saturdays 10:00 Catamount Outdoor Family Center 879-6001

local meetings thurs., Jan. 26 6:30 p.m., town planning commission, Town offices, 81 Main St., Essex Jct.

mon., Jan. 30

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., village block party committee, Lincoln Hall, 2 Lincoln st., Essex Jct.

31 tuesday vermont genealogy library

3 - 9:30 p.m., 377 Hegeman Ave., Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester. The Vt. Genealogy Library has the resources to help you find those elusive ancestors. For more information, visit www. vtgenlib.org.

read to daisy

3:15 - 4 p.m., Brownell Library. Daisy loves to listen to kids read and is certified by Therapy Dogs of Vermont.

Daisy’s owner is Maddie Nash, retired school counselor. For all ages.

Knitting group

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Do you have a knitting project you are working on?

Come join us and knit in the company of others.

1 wednesday tech time with traci

10 - 11 a.m., Essex Free Library. Need some tech help? Drop in with your device and your questions.

tech help with clif

Noon & 1 p.m., Brownell Library. Offering one-on-one technology help! Bring in your new gadget or gizmo and Clif will sit with you to help you learn its ways.

Reservation required; please call 878-6955 at least 24 hours in advance.

essex rotary club meeting

12:10 p.m., The Essex, 70 Essex Way, Essex Jct. The Rotary Club of Essex offers a superb lunch, featuring speakers on topics of interest to the community at large. Visitors welcome.

tutoring

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. A high school student is offering after-school tutoring at the library. Math is the preferred subject, but others are available.

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the wyeths: first family of american art

7 - 8:30 p.m., Brownell Library. shelburne Museum director Thomas Denenberg discusses the Wyeths: N.C. (1882-1945), Andrew (1927-2009) and Jamie (b. 1946) and offers new perspectives on these three painters who have shaped the

7:30 p.m., town selectboard, Town offices, 81 Main st., Essex Jct.

thurs., feb. 2

6 p.m., town zoning board, Town offices, 81 Main st., Essex Jct.

way Americans view their world. This talk is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to the public.

2 thursday essex art league monthly meeting

9 - 11 a.m., Essex Jct. Congregational Church, Main st., Essex Jct. Ken will talk about fine art printing as an extra revenue source, licensing and future sales as well as the archival quality of the materials used.

noontime booK group

Noon, Essex Free Library. Join us as we discuss Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith.

read to mcKenzie the dog

3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. sign your young reader up for a 15-minute slot to read to our dog, McKenzie.

McKenzie is a certified therapy and reading dog and loves to listen to stories. Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to work on reading skills in a comfortable atmosphere. To schedule a time, call 879-0313 or email Caitlin at ccorless@essex.org.

free community soup and bread supper

4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Covenant Community Church, 1 Whitcomb Meadows Ln., Essex. Choose from a variety of hearty soups and breads and a sweet dessert. Stay to enjoy a quick, easy and delicious meal with friends and family at the church or pick up to take home. Donations are not expected but are welcome. Call pastor Steve Anderson for more information at 879-4313.

harry potter booK night: the professors of hogwarts

6 p.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. We’ll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling’s unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter.

Here at Phoenix, young wizards, witches and muggles will be treated to an evening of games, activities, readings and quizzes. The café will be serving up specials inspired by some of

the scrumptious wizard foods in the books. Free and open to all ages.

For more information, visit www.phoenixbooks. biz or call 872-7211.

author appearance: grace gershuny

6:30 p.m., Phoenix Books, 191 Bank st., Burlington. Join Grace Gershuny, author of "Organic Revolutionary," for a talk on organic farming for the planet.

Cosponsored by Phoenix Books, the Intervale Center and NOFA-VT. Tickets are $3 per person and include a coupon for $5 off the featured book. Fore more information, visit www.phoenixbooks.biz or call 448-3350.

adult coloring

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Essex Free Library. Come join the fun of adult coloring!

Bring your own books or choose from a variety of printed pictures supplied by the library.

tell it at twiggs

7 p.m., Twiggs Pub, 24 Main st., st. Albans.

Do you have a five-toeight minute, true story about something that happened to you? Do you know somebody else that does and loves to tell stories? sign up to share it with a warm and welcoming audience. Come to share a story to enjoy food and drink while you listen.

For more information and to sign up, visit www.billtorreyvt.com.

Net proceeds donated to st. Albans Community Arts. Recommended for adult audiences.

3 friday musical storytime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library. Rock out and read on Friday mornings with books, songs and instruments.

For all ages.

teen advisory board

3 - 4:30 p.m., Brownell Library. Teens will meet to plan the “Pun Wars,” a community-wide events planned for March. snacks will be served. For high school students.

magic: the gathering

6 - 8 p.m., Brownell Library. Whether you know the game or are curious to find out more, come have tons of gaming fun. For grades 6 and up.

colchester’s got talent 6 - 8:30 p.m., Colchester High school. A community talent show.

Visit http://colchestervt. gov/WinterCarnival for more information.

4 saturday Kidsvt camp and school fair

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Hilton Burlington, 60 Battery st., Burlington. Parents can speak with representatives from more than 50 local camps and independent schools

that offer day and sleep-away programs for kids of all ages and grade levels. Specialty camps offer instruction in activities that range from rock climbing to the performing arts, from sailing to sTEM. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions and plan for summer.

weeKend storytime

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Essex Free Library.

Start off your weekend with books, rhymes and songs every Saturday morning.

VT. GENEALOGy LIBRARy

conducting sound research

10:30 - noon, 377 Hegeman Ave., Colchester.

You’ve always planned to work on your family history, so why wait any longer? Learn how to fill the long winter hours with this fascinating hobby. Even if you are relatively new to genealogy, this class can help. sheila Morris will discuss records, methods and best practices for conducting sound research as well as strategies for organizing what you find. Bring as much information as you can about your grandparents, including births, marriages, deaths and where they lived. $5. Visit www.vtgenlib. org or call 310-9285 for more information.

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Healthier Living A free series of six classes Are you living with a persistent health condition like arthritis, heart disease or osteoporosis? Learn proven ways to feel better and practice setting small achievable health goals, all in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Take control of your health so it doesn’t control you! Family members and caregivers welcome. All ages welcome. You will receive a free 300-page booklet and relaxation audio CD. Six Thursdays 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm February 16 through March 30 (No class 3/2) Town Meadow Senior Housing - in the Library 22 Carmichael Street, Essex *Space is limited* Please register by February 10th CALL 847-2278 TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE

whole booK approach

11 a.m., Phoenix Books, 21 Essex Way, Essex Jct. Calling all kids! Join us for our weekly "Whole Book Approach" story time. The approach explores the ways words, pictures and book design work together to tell a complete story.

The adult leads the children through the book rather than reading the book at/to them.

We’ll hold story time just about every week.

Want to double check on a particular date?

Call us at 872-7111.

penguin plunge

Noon, Waterfront Park, Burlington. Hundreds of brave souls will plunge into Lake Champlain to help raise money for Vermont’s special Olympics. The Penguin Plunge is a highly-anticipated staple of winter in Vermont and is widely recognized as a fun team-building exercise for hundreds of families, schools and businesses.

For more information, visit penguinplunge.org.

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5 - 7 p.m., Milton High school gym, 17 Rebecca Lander Dr., Milton. (See Sunday, Jan. 29.)

ongoing easc activities

Essex Area senior Center, 2 Lincoln st., Essex Jct. A full list of activities happening at the EAsC can be found at www. essexvtseniors.org. All activities for ages 50+.

Call 876-5087 for more information.

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JAMES THERRIEN AND CAROLYN THERRIEN A/K/A CAROLYN MESSINA OCCUPANTS OF144 HALL STREAM ROAD, BEECHER FALLS, VT MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER 12 V.S.A. sec 4952 et seq.

In accordance with the Judgment Order and Decree of Foreclosure entered February 23, 2016 n the above captioned action brought to foreclose that certain mortgage given by James Therrien and Carolyn Therrien a/k/a Carolyn Messina to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., dated October 31, 2008 and recorded in Book 56 Page 360 of the land records of the Town of Canaan, of which mortgage the Plaintiff is the present holder, by virtue of an Assignment of Mortgage from (1) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated November 3, 2009 and recorded in Book 57 Page 450 and an Assignment of Mortgage from (2) BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP to Bank of America, N.A. dated April 2, 2012 and recorded in Book 60 Page 240 of the land records of the Town of Canaan for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 144 Hall Stream Road, Village of Beecher Falls, Town of Canaan, Vermont on February 17, 2017 at 11:00 am all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit:

TAX ID NUMBER(S): U06005 LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BEECHER FALLS IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX IN THE STATE OF VT BEING ALL AND THE SAME LAND AND PREMISES AS CONVEYED TO JAMES THERRIEN AND CAROLYN MESSINA BY WARRANTY DEED OF CHARLES O. STEVENS, II AND SHIRLEY T. STEVENS, HUSBAND AND WIFE DATED 08/16/2005, AND RECORDED 08/17/2005 IN BOOK 51, PAGE 512 OF THE ESSEX LAND RECORDS AND IN SAID DEED DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, KNOWN AS 144 HALL STREET ROAD, BEECHER FALLS VILLAGE IN THE TOWN OF CANAAN, COUNTY OF ESSEX AND STATE OF VERMONT, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, VIZ: BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AS CONVEYED TO CHARLES O. STEVENS, II AND SHIRLEY T. STEVENS BY EXECUTOR’S DEED OF PHILIP E. THERRIEN, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA M. THERRIEN, DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2000 AND RECORDED IN THE TOWN OF CANAAN LAND RECORDS IN BOOK 44, PAGE 64, SAID LANDS AND PREMISES ARE DESCRIBED THEREIN AS FOLLOWS; “BEING ALL AND THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, AS CONVEYED TO EMILE THERRIEN AND EDNA THERRIEN AS JOINT TENANTS (EMILE THERRIEN HAVING PREDECEASED EDNA THERRIEN) BY THE WARRANTY DEED OF EDNA GIROUX AND LEON F. GIROUX DATED APRIL 25, 1945 AND RECORDED IN BOOK Q AT PAGE 25 OF THE CANAAN LAND RECORDS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 144 HALL STREAM RD, BEECHER FALLS, VT 05902

Reference is hereby made to the above instruments and to the records and references contained therein in further aid of this description.

Terms of sale: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by a certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

The mortgagor is entitled to redeem the premises at any time prior to the sale by paying the full amount due under the mortgage, including the costs and expenses of the sale.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

DATED : January 17, 2017

By:

/s/ Rachel K. Jones Rachel K. Jones, Esq. Bendett and McHugh, PC 270 Farmington Ave., Ste. 151 Farmington, CT 06032

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Revisions to the Town of Essex Outside the Village of Essex Junction Official Subdivision Regulations were technical in nature.

The articles in the Town of Essex Outside the Village of Essex Junction Official Subdivision Regulations are: Article I, Authority and Purpose; Article II, Subdivision Procedures; Article III, Residential Development Phasing; Article IV, Subdivision Standards; Article V, Administration and Enforcement and Article VI, Definitions.

Copies of the proposed amendments and the report required by 24 V.S.A. §4441(c) may be obtained or examined at the municipal offices at 81 Main Street, Essex Junction, the Essex Free Library at 1 Browns River Road, and the Brownell Library at 6 Lincoln Street, Essex Junction. The proposed amendments may be downloaded from the Town website at www.essex.org.

For more information contact Dana Hanley, Community Development Director at dhanley@essex.org or 878-1343.

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rosocial behavior in young children can be puzzling. Puzzling for those who have studied children’s behaviors as a profession and puzzling for those that have to raise tiny humans to be loving, sympathetic, empathetic, respectful and kind. Empathy is one of those traits that has always made me curious.

Is it nature or nurture?

Can empathy be taught? I mean, can a 2-year-old really understand empathy?

Why is this fundamental attribute important for children as they grow into contributing members of society?

Empathy is modeled over time by caregivers for children. When a child is hurting or sick, as caregivers, we nurture them, hold them and say things like, “I wish I knew what I could do to make you feel better,” or, “Oh goodness! You skinned your knee. That must have really hurt. What can I do to make you feel better?”

Showing children through a variety of ways can help them develop these skills. When a caregiver acknowledges their feelings by naming them, they are helping the child understand what the feelings are called. This allows them to have a label for the moment they need to interact with a friend and use that same language.

When they get pushed down, their ego is bruised or they are hurt.

These opportunities are when the adults can interject and use it as a teachable moment. “Ouch, that must have really hurt. I see that you’re sad.

Do you want to tell Zach how that made you feel?”

The caregiver would then use the opportunity to tell Zach, “Do you see how sad Joanna is? She has tears.

Do you want to check in

with her and see if she is OK?” Children need to feel validated. Over time with consistent responses, a child will learn that when an accident happens, that they can react in a positive way.

Another popular issue that comes up is around sharing. Children quickly understand injustices when a friend won’t share a toy they want. A child wants what someone else has. The adult can consistently use the same approach and say, “I see you want that toy. Can you ask Joanna for a turn when she is done?”

For children, sometimes sharing is about power and control. Somewhere along the line, though, they end up on both ends having the toy and then wanting a toy someone else has. Consistency is very important; children must know what is expected of them. Many adults choose to take the coveted item out of the equation rather than taking the time to get to the core of the issue.

The No. 1 most important way that adults, caregivers and older siblings can help “teach” empathy is by modeling the skills they want the child to gain. Seeing a person in need and helping them.

Seeing someone that has fallen off his or her bicycle, even if you don’t know them and offering assistance. Volunteering time to an organization, serving a meal at the soup kitchen on a regular basis.

These are tangible ways to illustrate empathy in action. When a child first arrives in to the world, their bonds, attachments and tending to their needs will be their first “lesson” in empathy. After all, children’s needs must be met before they can empathize with others. Be kind and play on.

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intergovernmental payments, including $8,000 more to Green Mountain Transit and $6,000 more to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission.

There are also a number of moving pieces due to consolidation efforts. In FY18, the town will bring over the village finance director as a town employee.

Twenty percent of that position’s salary and benefits will be offset from the village utilities fund.

In return, the village clerk and treasurer will fulfill the same duties for the town, Fisher said. The town will also fund two full-time assistant clerks to work under new joint clerk Susan McNamara-Hill.

The proposed budget shows a number of savings, including $42,000 in debt service after the stormwater debt has been paid off and a number of one-time payments from FY17. That includes $14,000 less in election costs since it’s not a presidential election year and $27,000 less from the community development department, mostly from consultant payments.

Voters will notice an increase of $327,000 in information management, mostly from salaries and benefits.

There’s only one new position being proposed, however; the rest of the salaries were previously budgeted in the town manager’s budget. Other commensurate expenses were found in other line items, Fisher said.

“This is just taking it from all of the places it existed and putting it into one,” Fisher said.

Some residents took issue with the selectboard’s process of analyzing the village’s highway department budget.

Though the village trustees approve a

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is taking a wait-and-see approach. He did envision at least one benefit, though: Less strain on personnel.

The department provides services to both Essex fire departments, Essex Rescue and Westford Fire Department.

Though it currently has four full-time dispatchers, the department sometimes pulls officers off the road to fill in scheduling gaps.

Yet LaRose acknowledged a regional center would mean less local control and interaction between officers, dispatchers and the public, a concern Baker said he’s heard from other depart-

Photo by COLIN FLANDERS Joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel, left, and finance director Doug Fisher look over notes during the selectboard's budget public hearing Monday.

budget for the their highway department, that bottom line is transferred to the town, by contract, and then paid for as part of the consolidated services initiative.

Yet the selectboard wasn’t presented with a breakdown of the village’s highway budget, which increased 6.41 percent to $1.06 million.

“You are nickeling and diming on little things in every little part of our budget, but you have $1 million here that

ments as well.

At Monday night’s selectboard meeting, joint municipal manager Pat Scheidel further tempered any expectations.

“We have invested substantially in our own dispatch operations,” Scheidel said before adding he’s curious if Essex can be a regional dispatch provider, a source of revenue.

“There might be some places up [Route] 15 that we might be able to provide the service much more efficiently than those communities are currently receiving,” he added.

Milton, Colchester, Shelburne, South Burlington, Williston, Burlington, Winooski and Richmond are involved in the conversation.

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you’re telling me that you just accepted without any scrutiny,” resident Barbara Higgins said. “That is extremely, extremely disappointing.”

Scheidel explained the trustees planned to approve their budget February 14 and said he could provide the breakdown for the selectboard prior to Town Meeting Day. “If there’s anything that’s dramatically out of whack, I think the opportunity to make that chance would come

on January 31 at South Burlington City Hall.

There are eight dispatch centers in Chittenden County.

Some, like South Burlington and Burlington, only dispatch for their respective emergency departments. Others serve additional communities, like Colchester, which dispatches for Milton, or Shelburne, which dispatches for more than 40 agencies across three counties.

There’s an important distinction between dispatchers and 911 call-takers.

Dispatchers direct emergency responders to the scene of an incident, while 911 call centers, or public safety answering points, deal directly with the public. Chittenden County has two primary PSAPs: The Vermont State Police Williston Bar-

racks and Shelburne Dispatch.

After receiving a call, 911 call-takers contact that area’s dispatch center, which then send out emergency personnel.

There can be up to a 90-second delay as this process unfolds, Baker said.

A regional dispatch center could make the 911 call-taker and dispatcher the same position. This may limit transfers while allowing dispatchers to remain in contact with both the public and responding personnel.

While many specifics remain unclear heading into this month’s meeting, Baker noted several key questions must be answered, including how, and by whom, a regional center would be governed, or where it would be located. Towns would

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on the floor at Town Meeting,” Scheidel said.

There was also discussion about the selectboard’s choice to not allocate more fund balance to offset more of the tax impact.

The selectboard has a policy to keep 15 percent of the general fund budget in fund balance, Fisher said. The current fiscal year anticipates using $125,000, which would leave $2.25 million in the fund balance.

Based on the proposed budget, the selectboard could have used the full 15 percent – $170,000 – but decided to allocate last year’s amount of $125,000.

Higgins wondered if there’s any historical data showing the town needs to keep this much.

Fisher said the current fund balance allows the town to operate for about eight weeks in the event all revenues stopped coming in. That is unprecedented, Fisher said, but added eight weeks is not very long.

Scheidel said during Tropical Storm Irene, the federal government told affected communities to borrow money.

“Hopefully they got their money back, but we’re not sure,” he said.

The town’s fund balance has grown over the last 25 years “slowly and with a good deal of luck,” he continued.

“Some would argue 5 [percent] is low, some would argue 15 [percent] is high, but with the cost of everything that could go up, mostly out of our control … I think we’re doing the right thing for folks,” Scheidel said.

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also have to hash out the funding scheme.

Early reports from Deltawrx show the county could cut its dispatching force by at least seven. That wouldn’t necessarily mean a reduction in force, however, Baker said.

Citing large turnover rates among dispatchers, he believes fewer dispatchers may allow for hierarchy of supervisors and managers, creating opportunities for better training and advancement.

Though there’s still much to be discussed, Baker’s optimistic.

“There needs to be a lot of hard work done with all the participating towns to really see if we can get there,” he said.

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n January 17, nine learners from the Edge Academy Team at Essex Middle School presented to the entire staff at the Sustainability Academy in Burlington. These students were asked to present to the teachers during an inservice about the learning they have done in connection to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The Edge seventh- and eighth-graders are connecting their yearly project work to at least one of these goals and have focused there. The Edge students were excited to share their learning with the teachers in Burlington and hope that they were inspired to share their new learnings with their K-5 students.

Photo by Amy KolAr Left, EMS students are pictured together working on their United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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State officials say these deadlines help to protect natural areas and to prevent boating accidents after the ice melts.

“Removal of the blinds and any posts that may be below the surface of the ice is important because of the danger they present when boaters are on the water in the spring,” said state game warden Col. Jason Batchelder.

Batchelder says wardens have recorded names and addresses of blind owners and will follow up with inspections.

Upcoming game schedule Boys basketball 1/27 EHS vs. BFA-St. A - 7:30 p.m.

1/30 EHS vs. Burlington - 7:30 p.m.

Boys hockey 1/28 EHS vs. CVU - 5:15 p.m.

2/1 EHS @ S. Burlington - 5:20 p.m.

Girls basketball 1/27 EHS @ Burlington - 6:30 p.m.

1/31 EHS vs. BFA-St. A - 7:30 p.m.

Gymnastics 1/27 EHS @ Middlebury - 6 p.m.

Nordic skiing 1/28 EHS @ Range - 10 a.m.

Girls hockey 1/28 EHS vs. BHS/CHS (@Leddy) 6:20 p.m.

Bowling 1/28 EHS @ Champlain Lanes (South Burlington) - 10 a.m.

Wrestling 1/28 EHS @ Vergennes - 9 a.m.

1/31 EHS @ Beekmantown, N.Y. - 6 p.m.

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losing in on the end of January. Still loads of winter sports to play. One big meet for the Hornets last week, and they came out on top. Exams finishing up this week with the second semester kicking off Thursday.

The wrestlers were busy last week. Coming off their stellar performance in the Baker Classic, they traveled south last and first took on state power MAU then continued the weekend in N.H. They fell to the Patriots on Friday. They were in Merrimack, N.H. for the Hall of Fame Team Tourney and wrestled to third place. The JVs were in Bristol last Saturday. This week the Hornets host Mt. Abe, Milton and RUHS, then head to VUHS Saturday.

How good is our girls hockey team? They beat yet another undefeated team last Saturday, scoring three goals in the third to down Middlebury, which hadn’t allowed a goal in over 14 periods. Clearly the Hornets are the state’s best team. Kaitlyn Butkus scored the game-tying goal, Olivia Miller-Johnson netted the game-tier and Maddy Young lit the lamp in an empty net. Lindsay Hollowell came up big in goal. They play SB at home Wednesday then are at Leddy on Saturday vs. BHS/CHS. The boys hockey team evened its record at 5-5 following Saturday’s 4-1 win over the Tigers. They’ve won three of their last four to climb the D-1 ranks. Jonah Janero tied the game before Gray Cram gave Essex the lead. Jeff Truax and Nick McGovern padded it. Sam Foster stopped 14 shots. They travel to Stowe, then host CVU on Saturday.

The boys’ basketball team is 3-8 after beating North Country and falling to Mt. Mansfield. The JVs (6-4) also beat the Falcons in a solid defensive game 36-24 and lost a close one to the Cougars. Next week it’s Rice and BFA, the latter at home Friday. The frosh boys are 6-4 after beating BFA-St. Albans. CVU, MMU and SB are their opponents this week.

The girls basketball team improved to 5-3 after their impressive win over the Falcons from NCUHS. They look poised to make a run. The JVs (7-1) took their first loss of the winter in Newport.

A road trip to St. J on Monday was followed by a run to Burlington on Friday. The JVB girls are 8-4 and playing well. A 2-1 week saw them beat BFAFairfax and Richford sandwiched around a lowscoring defeat to Enosburg. This week they play CVU, Williamstown and Richford.

The indoor track team competed at Norwich University on Saturday with the weight throwers, then lost to St. J for the state championships.

The gymnasts look unstoppable once again. In their yearly celebrated matchup with CVU, the Hornets dispatched the Red Hawks and the Rebels with ease. Here’s a quick look at the results: Essex 142.65, Champlain Valley 139.15, South Burlington 132.65. They head down Route 7 to Middlebury on Friday.

The alpine skiers hit Smugglers for a giant slalom race. The bowlers will be at Champlain Lanes on Saturday. Last week, Essex took first, followed by Fairhaven, South Royalton and Enosburg. Individual scores: Sabrina Liguori - 176, 113; Parker Ryan - 132, 172; Brian Cookingham - 181, 164; Reese Meunier - 157, 124; Alex Prim - 240, 178; and Emily Moehn - 103, 97.

The Nordic skiers race Saturday. The cheerleaders competed in St. Albans Saturday in the Academy Cheer Challenge and are at Mill River for the VCCA’s this weekend.

The Pack got sacked by the Falcons as Matt Ryan stole the show from Aaron Rodgers. Atlanta is heading to its second Super Bowl. The Pats embarrassed the Steelers in the AFC championship. Tom Brady was terrific. Two weeks to Pats vs. Falcons.

Forgot to congratulate Fantasy Football champ Kevin “Napoleon Dynamite” Barber who repeated as champ in our league. I’ll give him credit. His team stepped up to score points the second half of the season for the championship. The first 6/7 weeks he won scoring pitiful point totals, though.

Congratulations to good friend Lt. Robin Hollwedel on his retirement. A resolution, many gifts and some heart-warming words from Scott Slocum highlighted the afternoon at Essex Alliance Church last Friday. Chief Brad LaRose did a fine job organizing and running the ceremony. Robin and his wife, Deb, will be moving to Minnesota and will be missed here.

Happy birthday to ex-UBS financial guru Wayne Davis, Adam Rich, Amanda Payne, Scott Brown, Chris Willis, Officer David Bowers and good friend Derek Kearns.

Here’s something I will be following for a while: Jim Carter has been spearheading a movement to bring back baseball at UVM. It has been gone for too long. He and his group have been planning, meeting with administration at the university and raising money to make this a reality. Those “Bring it Back” signs are meant for awareness and to show the dream is still alive. More on this later.

14• The Essex Reporter • January 26, 2017

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and bridesmaids, tissues in hand. “The energy that happens in that moment is just amazing.”

The Milton native is the owner of Finishing Touch, a mobile makeup and hair service founded in 2010. Entering her seventh wedding season this May, she already has 24 ceremonies booked, which is where her average usually falls, she said. She’s done 200 since starting the company.

Before each ceremony though, every bride undergoes a trial with Crowley.

Usually held six months before the wedding, the consultation lets Crowley get a sense of what the women want to look like on their big day.

With everything else in place, including their date, location, dress and floral choices, hair and makeup are the last piece to the puzzle, Crowley said. Brides are encouraged to bring pictures as examples for the types of eye shadow, lip and updo designs they’re leaning toward.

A trial gives time to troubleshoot. If a bride doesn’t like the look, they try again.

And Crowley doesn’t take it personally.

“I say, ‘Don’t lie, because it doesn’t hurt my feelings if you don’t like what I just did,’” she said. “‘Because it’s not about me and what I did; it’s about you, what you’re gonna look like on your wedding day.’”

Crowley asks brides-to-be to about their normal, everyday makeup and goes from there.

“I use the term ‘yourself enhanced,’” she said. “No matter what your actual vision of your wedding day, what you really want is just an enhanced version of yourself. You need to look like yourself.”

During the consult, Crowley sees brides’ anxiety disappear. By the time she leaves, the bride can visualize the big day – it helps that she wears the makeup for the rest of the day, per Crowley’s instruction.

The next day, she emails Crowley to tell her how everything held up and if any changes need to be made. When the big day arrives, they’re ready.

Crowley’s business is mobile. Though this adds to the price — it costs around $550 for a bride and up to $175 for bridesmaids — Crowley said it allows her to spend more time interacting with the brides, versus going to a salon.

The list of Vermonters who do what Crowley does is short, she said, and it’s rare to find someone who does both hair and makeup.

Her fascination with beauty began at a young age, dating back to her childhood days in dance recitals. She never thought it would turn into a career, but in time, it just sort of happened, she said.

Crowley enjoys learning a family’s backstory between applying strokes of foundation and blush. This New Year’s Eve, a bride’s best friend, brother and brother-in-law were all deployed to the Middle East with the Vermont Air National Guard.

“The best friend actually took the bride’s spot because she was supposed to go,” Crowley said, tears welling.

She gathered her thoughts silently then, eventually saying as an Army brat, she’s familiar with the feeling.

While Crowley has a couple side gigs like children's photography, Finishing Touch is her real passion. From May un-

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“I literally would have to be in the hospital or my hands broken,” she said.

“Even if I had to sit down in a chair with you sitting on the floor in front of me, I would be there to take care of you.”

Of course, with a mask on, she added.

Crowley thinks her personality – and clear passion for her craft – can put brides at ease, during a high-stress time.

“It takes a certain type of person to be able to deal with brides,” she said, adding with a smile that brides aren’t normally nearly as stressed as their mothers.

When the whole masterpiece is done, everyone — including Crowley — can relax.

And that’s when the moment happens. Dress on and lipstick coated, the bride is handed her bouquet. She sees herself for the first time, with parents, bridesmaids and Crowley present.

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Are there good and bad proteins?

To make pizza dough, stir together all-purpose flour, cake flour, yeast and salt in a mixer fitted with a dough hook; make a well in the center.

Add water. Mix on medium speed until all flour is incorporated into dough; add remaining flour as needed to have soft, slightly sticky dough. Alternatively, you can mix by hand. Turn out on a wellfloured surface. Let rest covered for 10 minutes. Divide into thirds.

Place a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Gently flatten dough into a circle or rectangle on a lightly floured surface, creating a rim.

Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or another upside-down baking sheet; slide dough onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 2 Tbs. olive oil in a bowl with garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Remove pizza from oven. Brush with olive oil mixture and top with ricotta and mozzarella. Return pizza to oven, baking until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 6 more minutes.

Toss arugula and shallot slices in a large bowl with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Top the pizza with arugula salad, speck and shaved Parmesan cheese.

Cut into wedges or squares with scissors; serve immediately.

Determining the nutritional value of certain foods can be a tricky business.

Many foods can be enjoyed in moderation, and labeling them as “good” or “bad” might lead to negative connotations. In addition, food labels change from time to time as nutritionists and doctors learn more about nutrition and revise their opinions on certain items.

Protein is an essential building block of good nutrition that is found throughout the body and makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions. Protein helps fuel the hemoglobin in the blood that carries oxygen throughout the body.

Protein that comes from animal sources offers all the amino acids a body needs.

Unfortunately, some animal sources are less healthy than others. That’s because animal-based protein sources also contain saturated fat.

Consuming too much saturated fat may contribute to elevated levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol in the blood. Fatty red meats and whole-milk products tend to contain more saturated fat than other protein sources.

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grated 2 c. baby arugula 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, juiced 4 slices Black Kassel speck, cut in half lengthwise

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Chicken: Chicken is generally lower in saturated fat than other animal protein sources. Opt for pastureraised chicken for the greatest nutritional punch.

Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt provides ample protein and can contribute to feelings of fullness, making it a more worthy snack than less healthy snacking alternatives.

Shellfish: Shellfish includes clams, oysters, mussels and snails. Shellfish are sources of animal protein that also happen to be full of iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients.

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Photo by TOM MARBLE Mossey holds a coaster he designed for his midterm project in the creative media and design program at the end of last semester.

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from page 1 “I was doing something – typical, everyday stuff,” Mossey said, recalling the posters he was printing out in the school’s ground-level production room.

“They said, ‘There’s something we have to tell you.’”

That’s when Robin Perlah and Tracey Brown, the creative media instructors who nominated Mossey, told him he would have a seat with his name on it at a recognition ceremony.

Established in 1964 by executive or-

der, the national scholar award is granted to students who show outstanding scholarship, leadership and service to their communities, according to a press release. But it wasn’t until 2015 that the category included students in technical education.

Mossey’s program acts as a real print shop, with interested clients contacting the instructors who then delegate projects to the students who they feel will do the best job on that particular piece.

All the money made is put back into the program to help pay for new laptops and machinery, among other things.

Police: Robbery accomplice arrested

By COLIN FLANDERS Essex police arrested a Fairfax woman who they say was an accomplice to the Jan. 16 robbery at Simon’s Mobil, a news release said last week.

Police say a suspect walked into the store at 2 Park St. and showed a knife before leaving on foot with an undetermined amount of money around 9:40 p.m. on January 16.

Two days later, police

arrested Mitzie Burnor, 32, in connection to the crime. Burnor was cited for assault and robbery, accessory in committing a felony and violations of release conditions, the news release said.

She was held at the Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail.

Police say they’re still looking for the suspect who carried out the robbery.

“He’s the first person we look to for the more complicated, higher profile clients that have more complicated needs because of the leadership role he has taken in the classroom,” Perlah said.

Mossey goes above and beyond, often volunteering to come in on weekends to help with open houses and other events, Perlah said, calling him an advocate and spokesperson for the program.

On January 9, Mossey filed into the Vermont State House chamber alongside 20 general presidential scholars and four other tech ed nominees. He was the sole design student in the bunch.

Gov. Phil Scott, just four days into his term, began the ceremony with a speech about the hard work and dedication put forth by the students who earned a nomination.

“I was a little too wide-eyed to pay attention to most of it,” Mossey said with a laugh.

The nominees were then individually recognized for their personal academic achievements. When it was Mossey’s turn, he was lauded for his design portfolio – work that has earned him official industry recognition.

For his final project last year, Mossey presented five of his best pieces to a board of designers. He scored better than a 91 on the presentation – the minimum grade for recognition – and received a certificate from Lyndon State College.

Halfway through his second year in the media design program, Mossey said he has experience creating a wide variety of products, ranging from posters to personalized stickers. His clients include local small business owners, and Mossey often creates event posters for Essex High School and CTE. Because of that experience, Mossey said he got an internship at the UPS

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store in Essex last semester where he worked two days a week on graphic design, as well as in customer service.

Since coming into the design program, Mossey said he has expanded his professional horizons and made positive strides in his personal life.

When he began to let people know last fall that he identifies as transgender, Mossey said he was surrounded by support within the program.

“I was struggling through freshman and sophomore year. And by the time I was able to come here by junior year, I was finally able to open up and express myself the way I wanted to,” Mossey said.

In large part, Mossey said that support came from his instructors.

“They’ve been like a second family to me,” he said. “They’ve been able to help me work through all of the struggles and get me to the place where I am now – where I’m confident in what I’m designing, confident in what I’m doing and I have something to be passionate about again.”

Moving forward, Mossey said he is hopeful his nomination will lead to his being named one of the U.S. Presidential Scholars, an honor given to up to 161 students nationwide each year.

After the second application process, which includes an essay, the winners will be announced in May. Regardless of the outcome, Mossey said he is looking forward to attending Johnson State College in the fall where he plans to major in media arts and minor in education.

Mossey hasn’t yet decided if he’ll focus on the business side of design when he graduates, or if he wants to go into the education field.

“I could see myself teaching here at some point, definitely,” he said.

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